Zig-zags in sandstone, possibly formed by an earthquake shaking wet sand, leading to sand layers slumping
Trying to see fossilised sand ripples
Checking out erosion in a wall: stone reverts to sand
Coal seam underlain by a white sandstone named seatearth; the latter has black rootlet marks from the forest that used to flourish above it
Brownish sandstone marked with the remains of tubes dug by burrowing worms or other animals
Unexpected rock monster
Calvin decides that whatever is round the next headland is not worth seeing and makes for home.
Round the next headland: volcanic plugs from ancient volcanoes.
Geology dog
Folded and tilted rock strata
Sea stack
Did we really leave the car on the other side of St Andrews?
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Zig-zags in sandstone, possibly formed by an earthquake shaking wet sand, leading to sand layers slumping
Trying to see fossilised sand ripples
Checking out erosion in a wall: stone reverts to sand
Coal seam underlain by a white sandstone named seatearth; the latter has black rootlet marks from the forest that used to flourish above it
Brownish sandstone marked with the remains of tubes dug by burrowing worms or other animals
Unexpected rock monster
Calvin decides that whatever is round the next headland is not worth seeing and makes for home.
Round the next headland: volcanic plugs from ancient volcanoes.
Geology dog
Folded and tilted rock strata
Sea stack
Did we really leave the car on the other side of St Andrews?
Wonderful. You are so lucky to be living near a coastline that is so famous for its part in the history of geology.
ReplyDeleteI hate that sinking feeling of how far we have strayed from the car. It must have been a wonderful day.
What a great walk! My family would love to see this.
ReplyDeleteWe, too, recently spent a day learning about our local geological history. You captured some great photos! :D
ReplyDeleteWhat a view! Great pictures.
ReplyDeleteIt's wonderful the way you take advantange of the learning opportunities near you.
ReplyDeleteI just love geology. That would have been a blast of a trip.
Wonderful pictures. We used to take many hikes like this when we lived near the CapRock.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great adventure, thanks for sharing it.
ReplyDeletefabulous pictures. I really like the one with the sand waves in the rock!
ReplyDeleteNow I know why my husband wants to move the family to Scotland. It's so beautiful. Even the rocks are gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteLOVE your photos! I came across your blog while on a fellow homeschool friends blog. I knew I had to follow you once I saw the words classical and languages (well, the fact that you live in Scotland helped a little!).
ReplyDeleteWe too homeschool following the classical method, and we all love learning languages.
I look forward to reading some more of your posts!
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